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Ventnor Public Works Will Accept Trash and Recycling Container Donations for Philadelphia Residents in Need


Ventnor residents: put your old trash and recycling containers to good use!    Thanks to City Bright Philadelphia, a nonprofit organization founded by Adam Kesselman, your older receptacles can be repurposed and given to Philadelphia re…

City Taking 64-Gallon Cart Requests


The City is accepting requests for smaller 64-gallon trash and recycling containers on a case-by-case basis to accommodate the elderly, disabled, and residents whose property is too small to store or transport the 96-gallon trash and recycling conta…

Ventnor Property Tax Rate Drops 4.9 Cents for 2019


The Ventnor City tax rate will decrease 4.9 cents in 2019, continuing a downward trend that began with a 1.4 cent decrease in 2018.  The decrease is a result of several factors, including reducing costs and substituting other revenue sources…

Stay Safe During Extreme Heat


The Ventnor City Fire Department reminds residents to play it safe during extreme heat events.  Know the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke:

Open Pier Nights Announced


Ventnor will open its Fishing Pier (the locked area beyond the gate) to the public on the following nights from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019 Saturday, August 17, 2019 Saturday, September 14, 2019 Enjoy the beautiful view, fish a…

Ocean Breeze Arts and Crafts Show Call for Exhibitors


The Ocean Breeze Arts and Crafts Show will be held outside the Ventnor Cultural Arts Center and Library on Saturday, July 6, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Click here for details and to register

Jr. Lifeguard Camp Begins July 8


The Ventnor City Beach Patrol is hosting Jr. Lifeguard Camp from July 8-12 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Kids ages 5-14 can learn ocean safety as well as basic lifeguard skills, rescue techniques and teamwork.  Contact 609.823.7948 or vis…

Reminder: Mercantile License Now Required for Rental Properties


All property owners that offer short-term rentals (30 days or less) in Ventnor must obtain a mercantile license prior to rental (per ordinance 2018-044).   The rise in online, short-term rentals has prompted the City to require a license in o…

Capital Improvement Updates


Playgrounds - Commissioners awarded a $15,000 contract for design and construction services for the City’s four playgrounds to DeBlasio and Associates. Pier Bathroom and Offices – The City will go out to bid shortly for cons…

Streetscape Improvements Coming Soon!


The streetscape improvements for the North Beach Business District along Atlantic Avenue between Weymouth and Surrey Avenues are expected to begin this month. Ocean Construction of Marmora will complete the work, which will be funded largely …

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